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BagShare at work

The BagShare Project promotes a local solution to a global problem

Lifestyle

Americans discard about 100 billion plastic bags each year. Some states and municipalities have passed measures banning or limiting their use. In Western Massachusetts, a more individualized approach has emerged. It’s called The BagShare Project.

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